Love and marriage season 3 episode 11

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Episode 11 of Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) Season 3 starts with Si-Eun telling the kids that Ban is going to sleep on the sofa, He’s just having a bit of a walkabout at the moment to try and sober up. Hyang-Ki isn’t exactly thrilled, eventually suggesting her mum sleep in her room while Ban is shacked up in the study.

Seo-Ban’s tardiness is partly thanks to snacks he’s grabbed though – four bags worth to be precise. The kids certainly don’t complain! Hyang-Ki is sweet, even pointing out that Ban is one of the family now. As they all gorge on ice-cream and crisps, Ban tries to eat some of the leftovers too, given “leftovers are a sin.” Si-Eun smiles warmly and lets him off.

Eventually he goes to sleep, with Si-Eun heading in late at night to adjust his covers to make sure he’s warm enough. In the morning, Si-Eun heads over to see her ex with big loads of food. It’s the last time she’s doing this for him and she immediately puts Hae-Ryun in his place. He calls out Hae-Ryun’s pity party as he feebly claims Si-Eun is “stealing” a lavish lifestyle.

At the end of the day, Hae-Ryun only has himself to blame for being a dirty cheater. When Si-Eun leaves his place, the pathetic man crumbles against the wall.

He’s not down in the dumps for long though. Hae-Ryun heads out and plays golf, getting cozy with Dong-Mi in the process whom he ends up having dinner with.

He’s not the only one out walking though, as Hae-Ryung is with Sa-Hyun. She soon turns into Song-Won for this episode though, as Song-Won gushes over how this is a great moment for them. Eventually they head home and break the news to their parents that they’re back together again.

All three of our ladies get together for an afternoon bath. Hye-Ryung (who’s still Song-Won of course) admits that she’s marrying Sa-Hyun. She then rings Ga-Bin afterwards and asks her to come and sing at their wedding. It’s a pretty hurried affair and the next scene we see her singing while the pair walk down the aisle together. Hilariously, Hye-Ryung isn’t even in the picture at this point. It’s Song Won all the way, right down to a big old montage for her.

Meanwhile, Dong-Ma’s father begins to learn about Pi-Young, courtesy of Dong-Ma. He believes she’s disqualified thanks to her “flaws,” Dong-Ma is having none of it though and demands that he see sense. After all, he’s going to marry her whether he approves or not. The stubborn old man clutches at straws, bringing up how heartbroken his mother is going to be over this.

Dong-Ma tries to convince him, pointing out that Pi-Young is not too old to have kids. His attempts to win over his father is an uphill struggle. In fact, that’s made even harder when he receives a call confirming his wife has passed away. Pi-Young and Si-Eun attend the funeral.

Of course, this also allows Dong-Ma’s father to meet Pi-Young for the first time. It’s hardly the ideal time but Pi-Young is caring and suggests he should have some ice cream.

Skipping meals right now is not going to do his health any favours. Pi-Young is the one to serve it up, and Ban’s dad admits that he likes pistachio ice-cream. Pi-Young chirps up and agrees, admitting that this is good for him. He decides to let her stay for dinner.

It’s around this time Si-Eun and Ban appear, but it seems like Ban’s father is starting to come around to the idea of their marriage. In fact, he immediately throws the idea of moving in and living together at the ladies… which they both instantly agree to. Ban and Dong-Ma though, aren’t so sure.


The Episode Review

Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) returns this week with another algorithmically driven slice of drama. I know this is written by actual writers but every week I find myself struggling to understand where the focal point is in all this.

Despite being a soap opera, we’ve got random ghosts, possessions, character jumps back and forth along with a complete mishmash of ideas – some of which work, others really don’t.

I’m still not sure on Dong-Ma and his motivations. He’s a shady character and may well be a part of a larger plan, given his stalking. But then again this show has a way of skewing morals and showing some people in a really weird light.

The most obvious is that involving Hye-Ryung and Song Won. Hye-Ryung is barely in this show now and in fact, she’s just being possessed by Song Wong outright and not even being filmed acting like her anymore. I’m not sure if that’s more disrespectful for the actress or the character.

Either way though, we’re gearing up toward the climax of this one and the story doesn’t even feel like it’s anywhere near being finished. Season 4 anyone?

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Summary

This was a good episode in parts, but the lazy writing is shocking.

This recap of the Netflix K-drama series Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) season 3, episode 11, contains spoilers.

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If this is the last season (fingers crossed), it will make sense. It does feel like the writers are finding ways to wrap things up using spirits and sudden marriages. Anyway, let’s recap episode 11.

Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) season 3, episode 11 recap

Episode 11 opens with a drunk Seo Ban heading to Si-eun’s house. The family is accommodating to him, but he also brings a range of snacks. He never does things in halves, after all. The next day, Si-eun delivers food to her ex-husband Hae-ryun for the last time and tells him the children will be staying with her. Lovely power move for Si-eun. Hae-ryun deserves it.

Sa-hyeon and Hye-ryung are giving their marriage another go. Of course, Hye-ryung has been possessed by Song Won, and she’s cast some spell on Sa-hyeon. Sa-hyeon’s parents are delighted that they are giving their romance another go. Hye-ryung tells her friends Pi-young and Si-eun that she and Sa-hyeon are giving their marriage another go and that his child is adorable. Strangely enough, the two friends do not find it weird at all. No one finds it odd. This story has been shoed in rather hastily, and I wonder if the writers decided to script around it in a crazy manner.

Dong-ma tells his father he’s getting married to Pi-young. The father has many questions about her life, age, and family. He’s mad at the age Pi-young is and that she already has children. It ensues in an argument between them. Dong-ma stands his ground, but the father tells him to think of his mother. But then tragedy strikes in their family. Dong-ma and Seo Ban’s mother has passed away. The news spreads to Pi-young and Si-eun, and they are in shock. The soon-to-be-wives head out to support their partners.

Sa-hyeon and Hye-ryung remarry rather quickly, and Ga-bin sings at their ceremony. Song-won is filled with love, living her spirit through Hye-ryung’s body, and enjoying the walk down the aisle with the man she loves. The writers have dedicated themselves to this story, which feels rather silly.

Despite the grieving in the family, Pi-young meets Dong-ma’s father. There’s a somberness in the room. He seems more accepting of their marriage. Pi-young takes care of the father, offering him healthy food and ice cream as she recognizes he’s emotionally drained. Seo Ban and Si-eun visit too, and there’s a real family spirit among them. The father wonders how they’d feel moving in. Seo Ban does not answer, but Si-eun and Pi-young confirm they are happy with it.

The ending

As the episode ends, Sa-hyeon’s mother is seen walking with a child spirit. Let’s be frank. We are sick of this series using spirits to move around plot points. This was a good episode in parts, but the lazy writing is shocking.

Additional points

  • Hae-ryun helps Dong-mi take her golf kit to her car, and they decide to go somewhere for food and drink. The pair get to know each other.
  • A-mi tells Pi-young’s daughter that her father misses her. She then learns that Pi-young is getting married.

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Who does Hye Ryung end up with?

All three of our ladies get together for an afternoon bath. Hye-Ryung (who's still Song-Won of course) admits that she's marrying Sa-Hyun.

Will there be a season 3 of love marriage and divorce Korean drama?

Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) Season 3 continues to interweave its various different stories around these three families, with plenty of drama and romance along the way. Pi-Young romances a guy called Dong-Ma, who just so happens to be Seo-Ban's brother.

Who is the ghost in love marriage divorce?

The ghost of Song Won sits next to Seo Ban at a retail store. She follows him everywhere. As the episode ends, the grim reapers appear again in front of Seo Ban, Dong-ma, Pi-young, and Si-eun. The ghost of Song Won is alarmed at what she sees.

What happens at the end of Love ft marriage and divorce?

The finale opens up in the home of Seo Ban and Dong-ma, with the grim reapers nearby. Seo Ban tells his father that he'd like to move out with Si-eun as he senses that he favors Pi-young. He feels hurt by his father. But then, the father reveals that Pi-young is pregnant, which is why he's taken extra care of her.